bio
Regina Simons is an award-winning Native American filmmaker based in Salt Lake City, dedicated to creating impactful stories that champion strong, complex protagonists. Her work focuses on authentically [re]presenting Native people in film through narrative, documentary, and experimental storytelling.
Regina holds an MFA in Film & Media Arts at the University of Utah, where she refined her craft and deepened her commitment to using film as a tool for truth-telling, cultural preservation, and generational healing.
Growing up in a performing family, she gravitated toward the arts early on and eventually discovered her true calling behind the camera, where she finds joy in writing, directing, and editing.
Her academic journey and intellectual curiosity fuel her unique perspective, blending her cultural heritage with innovative storytelling. For Regina, creativity is a lifelong pursuit, and as she often says, “As long as you are breathing, school is in session.”